By Royal Appointment
9 – 12 July 2025
Event details
The late Queen Elizabeth II was famous for her discretion. She never said anything in public that could ruffle the lightest of feathers. But she had one way of expressing what she really thought – through her wardrobe.
By Royal Appointment is a funny, poignant and celebratory new play about the kind of power that only a Queen can wield – she charms the world through coats and admonishes her family through a carefully chosen hat.
But the Queen herself is uninterested in fashion, her look is managed by her Designer, her Milliner and most powerful of all, her Dresser, a working-class girl who goes from advising the Queen on the colour of her lipsticks to the real power behind the throne. But the Dresser, like all royal favourites is living on borrowed time.
By Royal Appointment is a behind the scenes peek into the world of our most popular monarch and the image she presented to the world. Starring national treasure Anne Reid CBE as The Queen and star of stage and screen Caroline Quentin as The Dresser. The new play is written by Daisy Goodwin who created the hit ITV series Victoria and directed by former Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe, Dominic Dromgoole.
Venue
Theatre — Mayflower Theatre
Warnings
May contain haze effects
The producers of this show cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers’ control.
Further information
Discounts
Discounts do not apply to Zone E unless otherwise stated
Executive Membership 20% off two tickets on Wed 9 Jul or £6 off one ticket on top two prices at all other performances
Executive Plus Membership 20% off four tickets on Wed 9 Jul or £6 off two tickets on top two prices at all other performances
Access Membership £5 off
Groups (10+) £5 off per ticket*
Groups (20+) £6 off per ticket and one free ticket with every 20 paid*
School & Young Persons Groups (10+) Tickets £19.50 Wed-Thu performances only, plus one free supervisor with every 10**
* Not available online – please call 02380 711811
**Additional supervisors at full price. Not available online – please email schools@mayflower.org.uk to book.
Extras
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a lovely pot of tea and delicious classic treats in a calm space of our historic Grade II listed theatre. You don’t need to be seeing a show – but if you do have matinee tickets, we will get you to your seat on time!
VIP Experiences
Add some sparkle to your Mayflower experience and celebrate a special event in style. Get friends together or treat loved ones and upgrade your show tickets.
All NEW Prosecco Bar
Enhance your visit with a touch of bubbly elegance and join us in our Prosecco Bar, located in our Empire Suite.
Available on Friday and Saturday exclusively for a select number of shows. Free to enter, no booking required. The drinks menu features:
- Prosecco
- Prosecco cocktail
- Non-alcoholic Prosecco
- Champagne
- Selection of soft drinks and beer
The same selection of drinks will also be available at our regular bars.
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